Prep Hoops Roundup: Galena stays perfect with early surge

Olivia Middendorf was one of three players to score in double figures during Galena’s charge with 15 points as they held off Stockton for a 53-41 victory on Friday night.

The Pirates used a 22-8 second-quarter attack that made it too tough for Stockton to claw back. The Indians got 13 points from Maddie Dower and nine from Kelsey Wright, but they outscored Galena by just three in the second half — not quite enough.

Dakota 65, South Beloit 43: Jaycee Cleaver had five 3-pointers — three of them in the second quarter and two more in the fourth — and she scored 19 points as Dakota tore into South Beloit early to take control. Kendalyn Rockey added 14 points for the Indians and the Sobos got 17 from Emily Kirichkow, but the game was out of reach by the time South Beloit outscored the visitors 19-16 in the fourth quarter.

Eastland 70, Warren 28: With Lexis Macomber (17 points) and Hannah Hale (16) leading the way, Eastland charged out to a 22-5 first-quarter lead and rolled over Warren. Three players scored eight points for Eastland, which led 48-10 at halftime.

Durand 56, Orangeville 46: The Bulldogs, who were powered by Cassidy Derus’ three early 3-pointers during her 21-point night, led by eight after one quarter and by 18 at half before cruising in for the win. Orangeville’s Kaylee Schofield led all scorers with 26 points, but Durand had depth, which included Karley Gassman (13 points) and Emily Laube (10).

River Ridge 62, West Carroll 30: River Ridge had 14 players score and held West Carroll without a 3-pointer in the blowout. The visitors were led by Katie Schmitzler (10 points) and Nicole Ties (eight), while West Carroll’s Demi Hess scored nine.

Ashton-Franklin Center 57, Polo 39: Allison Prestegaard’s double-double of 13 points and 12 rebounds helped lift A-FC to an early double-digit lead, and to a smooth second half. Krista Beach added 10 points for A-FC while Polo’s KeeLey Meyer led her team with 12.

Boys

Auburn 75, Freeport 44: The Knights snatched a double-digit lead in the first quarter and never let up, finally putting the Pretzels away with a 41-point second half that included five 3-pointers and only missed two of 13 free throws. Freeport got 12 points from Devonair McClain and 10 from Giovanni Offard, but Laytwan Porter’s 22-point night helped charge the Knights. Auburn also got 11 points from Phil Trammell and 10 from Antoine Pittman.

Pecatonica 63, Ashton-Franklin Center 54: The Indians’ Andrew Squires buried three 3-pointers and finished with 21 points to lead the home team to the victory. A-FC, which was led by Troy Mairs (18 points) and Bret Gittleson (13), outscored Pec by seven in the fourth quarter, but it wasn’t enough.